I had the most wonderful Easter weekend there ever
was to be had! Barbara and Christy, her daughter, were baptized and
confirmed as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
My favorite part was to hear them bear their testimonies and realize
how the Spirit worked with them in their conversion. As awesome as Sis.
Tenny is and as diligently as I am working, we did absolutely nothing,
but to extend the invitation and act as mouthpieces for the Spirit. I
cannot stop smiling over what an incredible experience this was. I am
discovering the joy that comes when you are able to help others
strengthen their relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Easter was just grand. The members took good care of us
and our apartment is littered with sugary goodness (no complaints
here). My mind often wanders back to my trip to Israel whenever Easter
rolls around. I remember when our group was sitting in the Garden of
Gethsemane for some personal quiet time. I remember seeing a few widows
crying and thinking how much the Atonement means to them in their trial
of loneliness. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to be on a
mission because it has taught me to use the Atonement more than anything
else in my life. I KNOW that Jesus Christ lives for us and loves us. I
KNOW that through Him I can repent and do anything that is asked of me.
How grateful I am for my knowledge of and relationship with Him.
I had a neat experience this week with a couple named
Lisa and David. We first met Lisa a couple of weeks ago whom we
nicknamed "God Sponge." To our sorrow, we were never able to get a hold
of her again until the other day when she was sitting outside with
David. David is not religious at all and was cold to us at the
beginning. We soon uncovered his passion, music, and it took off from
there. Both Sis. Tenny and I love music so it was the perfect
connection. Earlier that morning, in my personal study, I read how gifts
have 3 characteristics: 1. They are from God; 2. They are for the
benefit of mankind; 3. They are prepared for a purpose. That day I
recognized just how Heavenly Father planned me to use one of my gifts.
Because I have been trained in missionary ways, my
challenge are now commitments. Will you commitment to sharing or
improving your talents this week?
Life in
Tennessee is going great. Advice for anyone soon to be serving: get use
to using public toilets including ones that have flies hovering over
them. Also learn to love both dogs and cats and getting their hair all
over your clothing.
I love getting to know the ward members here! One
brother told us about a chicken gun they invented to test out
windshields. One sister told us how she goes to random funerals to get
free food. And another sister is trying to give us a referral through
illegal means. Oh the joys of missionary work!
Have a fantastic week and this email is 100% true with no April Fools. (:
Sending some deep fried love to all,
Sister Neener (:
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